Toshiba Satellite L455-S1591 Resource Manual page 39

To:
Scroll vertically
Scroll horizontally
Adjusting TouchPad™ settings
While you are typing, the on-screen pointer may seem to move or
jump around "by itself" to random locations on the screen. The
on-screen pointer may also seem to automatically select text, click
buttons, and activate other user interface elements. For help with
these problems, try one or more of the following:
❖ Try adjusting your typing technique to avoid accidental contact
with the TouchPad™. You may be inadvertently brushing the
TouchPad with the heel of your hand as you type. Also,
accidental light touches or taps on the TouchPad may select an
item or text on the screen, and potentially the item or text may
be replaced by the next character you type.
❖ Temporarily disable the TouchPad, so that it does not respond
to touch or button presses while you type. See "Disabling or
enabling the TouchPad™" on page 40.
❖ Disable the tapping feature. If you disable tapping only, you
can still use the TouchPad's control buttons and move the
pointer by sliding your finger on the TouchPad.
❖ Adjust the sensitivity of the TouchPad, so that it is less
responsive to accidental light taps and lighter finger pressure.
Do the following:
Slide your finger along the right edge of the
TouchPad in the direction you want to scroll.
Repeat to scroll a longer distance.
Slide your finger along the bottom edge of
the TouchPad in the direction you want to
scroll. Repeat to scroll a longer distance.
TouchPad setting options vary by computer model. The TouchPad
settings are accessible through the Mouse Properties option of the
Windows Control Panel. For more information, please visit
www.support.toshiba.com, and enter the phrase "Mouse pointer
jumps around as you type" into the Search field.
Using the TouchPad™
Example:
(Sample Illustration)
Vertical scrolling active
area
(Sample Illustration)
Horizontal scrolling active
area
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